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Jada’s story

Jada is sixteen, and has Down Syndrome and is autistic. Music therapy sessions offered a safe space where she could express herself freely - helping to support her emotional regulation and concentration, as well as her motivation to engage in other things.

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A child holds a beater above a xylophone instrument atop a table.

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With a drumstick in their hand, a person reaches towards a drum to play music during a music therapy session.

Andrew Cohen House Care Home

Andrew Cohen House Care Home is a 59-bed nursing and residential care home in Birmingham, which has been charity-run since 1993.

Janet happily smiles during a music therapy session at Enable Glasgow, as she shakes a pair of maracas.

Janet’s story

By bringing the participants closer together, music therapy has also increased Janet’s ability to interact with the people who support her at home.

Charlie looks to the ceiling as he blows into a small silver horn, with music therapist Stella singing alongside him.

Charlie’s story

Charlie can’t wait for music therapy every week. It’s helped him to engage with school activities and the staff often use singing to encourage Charlie.

Wigan Warriors

Wigan Warriors Rugby League Football Club has grown from humble beginnings into one of the giants of British sport. As part of our 2023 partnership, £5 from every third rugby shirt purchased will be generously donated to us.

Specsavers

Working with Nordoff and Robbins, Specsavers has been the headline sponsor for the Scottish Music Awards since 2019.

Heavy Metal Truants

Heavy Metal Truants is a group of music-loving fundraisers who support charities in the name of heavy metal. Since 2013, metal fans, bands and industry types have raised millions of pounds through charitable activities.

English Teacher at the Northern Music Awards

PizzaExpress

Our partnership includes a 25p donation from every Padana pizza sold, and an online series, Behind the Base, which gives exposure to some of the next generation of British artists.

Wasserman Music

Wasserman Music are the brains behind the annual Music Mudder, a music-inspired endurance event that sees teams from across the music industry take on an adrenaline-pumping obstacle course.

Wet Leg speak at the BRIT Awards 2023, on a night where they won both Best New Artist and Group of the Year awards.

The BRIT Trust

We’re delighted that the BRIT Trust’s invaluable contribution to our work is set to continue, with a focus on helping us develop a series of new pilot projects.

Patsy takes part in music therapy, holding a drumstick as music therapist Harriet is plays the piano

Patsy’s Story

Music therapy has helped Patsy, who has autism, find new ways to communicate and express herself without words.

A young client gets ready to make music using a symbol, as they take part in music therapy with a group.

Sight Scotland

Sight Scotland has a mission to reach everyone in Scotland with sight loss by offering support and advice, campaigning for equal rights and funding medical research.

Two people sit side by side during music therapy at Dagenham Memory Clinic, making music with a drum and tambourine.

Dagenham Memory Service

Dagenham Memory Service is a memory clinic and care home within the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT).

Enable Glasgow

Enable Glasgow is a supported living service for adults. It provides support to 22 residents with learning disabilities, dementia and autism.

Someone plays music on a tambourine, during a group music therapy session at one of our partner organisations.

Ty Tom Jones

Ty Tom Jones is a hostel in Swansea run by The Wallich, Wales’s leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity.

Two people hold onto a xylophone during a music therapy session, playing music together as they share the instrument

Ty Aberdafen

Ty Aberdafen is a 24-bed residential unit for adults with acquired or traumatic brain injuries.

A young client extends out their arm to take a small silver horn instrument, as someone passes this to them

Southampton Virtual School

Southampton Virtual School was launched in 2013. Students at the school are children and young people of school age in the care of Southampton City Council.

During a music therapy session, a music therapist sits down to play music on an acoustic guitar

Parkstone Connect Day Centre

Parkstone Connect Day Centre is a day service for adults in the local community with a wide range of support needs. Its aim is to improve lives and build independence by promoting an inclusive and empowering environment.

A music therapist and client sit together, playing music on the piano during a music therapy session

Royal Marsden Hospital, Teenage Cancer Unit

The Teenage Cancer Unit at The Royal Marsden Hospital is a purpose-built facility for teenagers and young adults aged from 16 to 24 years old.